DeAngelo Williams

Le'Veon Bell will miss only the first two games of the season after the NFL reduced his punishment under the league's policy for substance abuse. Bell was handed a three-game suspension in April. He was charged with marijuana possession and DUI in August. He appealed that punishment. As part of a program for first-time offenders, Bell is serving 15 months' probation and eventually could have his legal record cleared. The lighter suspension is great news for Steelers fans. As a second-year player last year, Bell became a key part of the team's offense, rushing for 1,361 yards and eight touchdowns and catching 83 passes for 854 yards and three touchdowns. ...

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